Eating Habits for Life

Eating Habits for Life

Welcome to Eating Habits for Life, the podcast for career women who want to break bad eating habits for good and lose weight sustainably. Without stress, diets, or needing more willpower. Are you tired of emotional eating, mindless snacking, cravings that never seem to stop, or the all-too-familiar cycles of overeating and binge eating? Do you feel like you’re stuck in a pattern of trying (and failing) to change your eating habits, but never seem to get the results you want? I get it. As a busy career woman, juggling work, life, and everything in between, changing your eating habits can feel impossible. But it doesn’t have to be that way. I’m Kate, your host and Eating Habits and Weight Loss Coach. I help career women just like you feel calm, confident, and in control around food with my 1:1 coaching program, Eat with Intention. As someone who was in a demanding and stressful career as a Physician Assistant for 15 years, I understand the challenges with having healthy eating habits and a healthy relationship with food. I've helped countless career women change their eating habits and lose weight without dieting through 1:1 coaching. I've also helped thousands just with the Eating Habits for Life podcast. In Eating Habits for Life, you’ll learn how to: ~ Break free from emotional eating and stress eating ~ Stop mindless eating, and snacking ~ Overcome binge eating, overeating, and cravings without needing more willpower ~ Build lasting habits that fit into your busy life ~ Find time for healthier eating choices ~ Boost your confidence with small, achievable changes You don’t need a drastic overhaul to see results. It’s about making small shifts, one step at a time to create sustainable, positive changes that fit your life. Ready to break the cycle of bad eating habits and feel more in control of your choices? Subscribe now and start your journey toward lasting change. Be sure to rate, review, and share this podcast with women who need to hear this. For personalized help and to explore 1:1 coaching, visit https://katemjohnston.com/consult to book your free consultation today. *The content in this podcast and my coaching services are for informational purposes only and do not replace medical advice or consultations with a healthcare provider.

Episodes

July 10, 2025 14 mins

You’ve tried tracking your food and controlling your portions, but emotional eating, overeating, and late-night snacking still feel out of control.

In this episode, I’ll share why those strategies aren’t working, and why willpower alone won’t fix your eating habits.

If you’re a high-achieving career woman who’s frustrated with food and wondering what it really takes to lose weight and feel in control, this is for you.

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Still stuck in overeating cycles, no matter how hard you try?

In this episode, I break down the real reasons why it keeps happening (hint: it’s not willpower, a lack of self-discipline, self-control, or motivation).

You’ll learn what’s actually keeping you stuck, and the process that helps career women stop overeating for good.

If you’re ready to feel calm and in control around food, this is where it starts.

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Struggling with emotional eating, weight loss plateaus, or feeling like you have no control around food?

In this episode, I’m sharing the fastest way to finally feel in control around food, without willpower, obsession, or restriction.

You’ll learn the 4 things slowing your progress and the exact coaching strategies that help high-achieving women feel calm, in control, and confident around food.

If you’re ready for sustainable weig...

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Feel like you can’t be proud of your eating habits until they’re perfect?

In this episode, you’ll learn why pride is the missing emotion in most eating habits and weight loss efforts — and how to start feeling proud now, even if you're struggling with emotional eating, cravings, or starting over every Monday.

Plus, I'm sharing BIG news for the next 30 days. It's something I know with 100% certainty you want, so tune in now.

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Do you ever find yourself reaching for snacks or sweets after a long day, a tough conversation, or a hard workout — telling yourself “I deserve this”?

If so, you’re not alone, and you’re not broken.

In this episode, I'm unpacking why food becomes your default reward and how to gently shift the “treat yourself” cycle.

You'll learn:

  • Why your brain links food with comfort, relief, or validation
  • How dieting, childhood praise, or career...
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If you find yourself reaching for snacks when you're stressed, procrastinating, or emotionally overwhelmed, this episode is for you.

Today I'm breaking down how your brain actually uses food as a tool for relief, comfort, and emotional regulation...and why it's not about willpower or food addiction.

You'll learn why eating when you're NOT hungry makes perfect sense, and how to start giving your brain new ways to feel better that do...

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Ever find yourself wanting a snack, but knowing you don't need it? Or eating pizza or pasta beyond fullness?

Leaving you feeling frustrated and like you have no self-control. And making changing your eating habits and losing weight so much harder.

If so, this episode on how to use intuitive eating to stop overeating and lose weight naturally, is just what you need.

You'll discover why and how it works, plus see what life can look l...

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You’ve got degrees, a demanding job, and people who rely on you.

But somehow... chips and cookies still win at night.

Sound familiar?

This episode is for high-achieving women who feel in control everywhere but the kitchen — especially when stress hits.

In this episode, I break down the real reason so many smart, successful women keep struggling with food (and spoiler alert... it’s not about willpower or lack of discipline).

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In this episode, I’m breaking down what “normal eating” actually looks like. And why it’s not what you think.

If you've struggled with emotional eating, binge eating, or feeling out of control around certain foods, this episode will help you understand what’s really going on in your brain and your habits, and how to start shifting both.

You'll learn:

  • Why “normal eaters” aren’t perfect (and don’t rely on willpower)
  • The real reason ...
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Ever feel like cravings hijack your progress no matter how committed you are? You're eating well all day… then suddenly find yourself elbow-deep in a box of Cheez-its (that was me!) or polishing off the ice cream you swore you'd save.

It’s not about willpower though, and more self-discipline isn't the solution.

In this episode, I’m diving into the real reason cravings keep showing up, and how to stop them from sabotaging your weigh...

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If you’ve ever thought, “Why can’t I just stick with it?” this episode is for you.

Weight loss isn’t just about what you eat or how much you move.

It’s about the thoughts that drive your habits, especially when life is stressful, exhausting, or overwhelming.

In this episode, I share 5 powerful mindset shifts that help you stop overeating, break the all-or-nothing cycle, and lose weight in a way that actually lasts.

You’ll learn:

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If you’ve ever felt like you have to “do it all perfectly” with food, work, or life, or else you’ve failed… you are not alone.

In this empowering episode, I uncover how perfectionism creates emotional pressure that often leads to emotional eating... and how to finally break that cycle.

You’ll walk away with:

✨ A new, more compassionate understanding of perfectionism

✨ Insight into why high-achieving women are so prone to it

✨ Simple shi...

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If you're struggling losing the first 5 pounds and keeping it off, you're likely working too hard.

In this episode, I share 3 top mistakes I see when losing the first 5 pounds, the 'low-hanging fruit' approach that works, and what to do this week to start losing your first 5 pounds without dieting or willpower.

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If you’re tired of battling overeating, emotional eating, c...

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What if your cravings weren’t the enemy – but a message?

In this episode, I’m breaking down one of the most misunderstood parts of eating habits: cravings.

If you’ve ever felt defeated, frustrated, or guilty for giving in to cravings, you are not alone. This episode will help you shift that narrative.

You’ll learn why cravings aren’t about willpower, what they actually mean, and how emotional and biological triggers play a ...

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Ever find yourself mindlessly snacking while watching TV or eating on autopilot while cooking, without even thinking about it?

Then you try to NOT do it by using willpower (which never works).

Luckily, there's an easier way to break this eating habit cycle.

In this episode of Eating Habits for Life, I break down habitual eating, why it happens, and how to stop it. Listen now.

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Struggling with overeating, emotional eating, binge eating or mindless snacking? Tired of relying on willpower to fight cravings?

Welcome to The Eating Habits for Life Podcast, where I help you break bad eating habits and build a healthier relationship with food. Without guilt or restriction.

Each episode gives you simple, science-backed strategies for sustainable weight loss and food freedom.

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Are you stuck in the cycle of waiting for the "perfect time" to change your eating habits?

In this episode, I dive into the real cost of procrastination and how waiting makes it harder to transform your relationship with food.

You’ll learn how staying stuck in old habits can erode your confidence and keep you trapped in emotional eating, mindless snacking, and all-or-nothing thinking.

Plus, I’ll share simple, actionable steps you ca...

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Do weekends throw off your healthy eating habits?

If you find yourself eating well during the week but overeating, binge eating, or feeling like you’ve “blown it” by Sunday night, this episode is for you.

I’ll share practical, easy-to-implement strategies to help you stay on track with eating....

Without feeling like you have to restrict yourself or miss out on fun.

You’ll learn how to create a balanced approach to weekends so you ca...

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Struggling with weekend overeating and feeling like you have to “start over” every Monday?

You’re not alone!

Many career women and busy professionals find it easy to stick to healthy eating habits during the week but struggle with overeating, emotional eating, and binge eating on the weekend.

In this episode, I break down why weekends derail your weight loss progress, why restriction during the week actually backfires, and how to sh...

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In today’s episode of the Eating Habits for Life podcast, we’re taking your weight loss journey from mindset to action.

Because real change happens when you start doing. But in a way that feels doable.

I’ll walk you through 5 key actions that make weight loss feel easier and more natural.

Actions that help weight loss fit seamlessly into your life, so it lasts.

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